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Avera St. Benedict Health Center

Avera St. Benedict Health Center in Parkston, SD - Get directions, phone number, research physicians, and compare hospital ratings for Avera St. Benedict Health Center on Healthgrades.

86%

Patient Experience Rating

14% higher than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

6 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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87%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

12% higher than the national average

86%

Would definitely recommend

14% higher than the national average

Avera St. Benedict Health Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%91%82%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%86%81%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%79%71%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%80%64%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%85%87%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%56%54%

Avera St. Benedict Health Center

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%57%67%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%67%76%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Didn’t want to answer any questions. Wanted me in and out. Not professional at all. Didn’t want to listen.

Disappointed patient. Apr 09 2024

Review for Dr. Pietila

The compassion Dr. Ferro shows and the time spent with the patient. He does not 'zip' in and out of the room as some practitioners are inclined to do.

Apr 07 2024

Review for Dr. Ferro

He listens to me as a person and a patient . listens to me

Tiffany ott Apr 07 2024

Review for Dr. Ferro

All of this is new to me, but I must say that Dr. Ferro has been exemplary in the meeting we've had thus far, and given the nature of my illness, he's been wonderful in his mannerism and his conversations around my diagnosis. I could not end without mentioning the support staff; they have been...

Leo Lynch Apr 06 2024

Review for Dr. Ferro

He is always late for appointments and appears to have no concern for me as a person. He also refuses telehealth appointments

Apr 06 2024

Review for Dr. Ferro

Location

Avera St. Benedict Health Center

401 W Glynn Dr, Parkston SD 57366

CallDirections

(605) 928-3311

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Avera St. Benedict Health Center located?

Avera St. Benedict Health Center is located at 401 W Glynn Dr, Parkston, SD 57366. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Avera St. Benedict Health Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Avera St. Benedict Health Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Avera St. Benedict Health Center highly rated with patients?

87% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Avera St. Benedict Health Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 6 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Avera St. Benedict Health Center?

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How does Avera St. Benedict Health Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

401 W Glynn Dr

Parkston, SD 57366

Directions

(605) 928-3311